Man arrested, charged with armed robbery

Saturday

Jan 19, 2013 at 11:00 PMJan 19, 2013 at 11:54 PM

By Craig Semon TELEGRAM & GAZETTE STAFF

A homeless man was arrested for two counts of armed robbery while masked Saturday afternoon.

In addition to two counts of armed robbery while masked, Jonathan Pietropinto, 36, listed as being homeless, is charged with possession of a Class E substance and driving a motor vehicle after suspension of a license.

At 2:30 p.m. Saturday, a suspect armed with a knife and wearing a mask, robbed the Sol Brazil, 1 Central St. The suspect fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money and was arrested at the Taco Bell, 24 Sack Blvd., Police Sgt. Ryan D. Malatos said.

Mr. Pietropinto will be arraigned Tuesday in Leominster District Court.